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Chanel Vintage 2001 Lion Head Black Crystals Logo Coco CC Gold Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2001 Unisex Vintage Lion Head Whole Black Crystals Monogram Logo Coco CC Modernist
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Bone White Glazed Pottery Lion Sculpture, After Meissen, 1930s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bellport, NY
sculptural form of a Lion, excellent detail and form. He weighs in at about 80 lbs.
Category
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Jean Verschneider : "Gladiator leading a lion", Bronze sculpture, C.1940
By Jean Verschneider
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean VERSCHNEIDER (1872-1943, Belgium) : "Gadiator leading a lion"
Tall size nuanced brown
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Wrestling the Lion, " Rare Nude Male Sculpture by Fritz Behn
By Fritz Behn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bronze depicts a strong male figure pulling open the jaw of a lion in his attempt to overcome his
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lion Animal Polygon Black Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Unisex Large Lion Head Animal Polygon Brown Black Clip Earrings
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Knud Kyhn for B&G
Bing
Grondahl
Large Rare Porcelain Lying Lion Couple
Located in København, Copenhagen
Knud Kyhn for B&G (Bing & Grondahl). Large rare porcelain figure in the shape of a lying lion
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Large Lion Animal Polygon Black Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Signed at the rear. Come with original pouch. 100% Genuine.
Excellent condition. Vintage and very rare to find.
Size: 3.8*3.8 cm.
Weight: 20.0 g/each.
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Great for everyday w...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 2001 Lion Head Black Crystals Logo Coco CC Gold Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 2001 Unisex Lion Head Whole Black Crystals Monogram Logo Coco CC Brooch Pendant
Category
Early 2000s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
1926 Gabriel Argy-rousseau - Vase Lions Glass Pate De Verre
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Lions" made in yellow, ochre, brown and black glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard Cabinet with Lion Feet by Architect Carl Bergsten
By Carl Bergsten
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Art Deco three-door sideboard cabinet designed by architect
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Pewter
Iron Chair with Bronze Lion Finial and Feet after Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron chair with bronze lion head detail - A handsome chair newly restored and upholstered
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Large Flamed Hardwood Gilt Bronze Coffee Cocktail Table Lions Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
gilt bronze Lion's Hairy Paw feet
A very nicely made table, its extremely high quality, the glass
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Ipsen
s, Denmark, Dish with Sea Lions in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramics, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ipsen's, Denmark. Dish with sea lions in hand painted glazed ceramics, 1930s. Model number 143
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Brass Table Lamp with Lion and Briar Base from the 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Brass table lamp, with carved lion and briar base, made in the 60s. The lamp is working and has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Bronze Rampant Lion on Rocky Plinth, Signed J. B. Descomps, Circa 1900
By Jean-Bernard Descomps
Located in Charleston, SC
French bronze rampant lion mounted on rocky plinth, Signed by sculptor J.B. Descomps, Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Burr
Burl Walnut Extending Side End Lamp Tables with Lion Paw Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and look like art furniture from every angle
They are very utilitarian, the tables have good sized
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Flamed Hardwood Extending Side End Lamp Tables with Lion Paw Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Bevan Funnell flamed Mahogany side tables with extending top and single drawers
A very good looking and utilitarian pair, t...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Victor PETER
1840-1918
: "Le Lion et le Rat", Bronze Fonte Susse Frère 1910-20
By Victor Peter
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Victor PETER (1840-1918)
"Le Lion et le rat" / "The lion and the rat"
Epreuve en bronze à
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN BEL AIR CONSOLE TABLES LIONS PAW FEET
ITALIAN MARBLE TOPs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
topped versions
The frame is all solid polished chrome and the legs are finished with Lion's hairy paw
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Pair of Ralph Lauren Bel Air Console Tables with Lions Paw Feet
Glass Tops
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of near perfect condition, ex-display, Ralph Lauren Bel Air console tables with Chrome frames and smoked glass tops
This pair...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Lion, Car Mascot, Automobilia, Jacques Cartier, France, circa 1925
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare Art Deco lion car mascot - hood ornament , automobilia. Silver plated bronze signed Jacques
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Art Deco Lion and Lioness Oval Gold Cufflinks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring a two dimensional finely detailed portrait of a proud lion and lioness, these Art Deco 14
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks
Materials
14k Gold
French Vintage Art Deco Lion Marble Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century French vintage pure Art Deco table lamp or bedside lamp designed with a green marble
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Stoneware Pair of Vases by Eugene Lion, Jean Carries School
By Eugène Lion
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important stoneware pair of vases by Eugene Lion, Jean Carries School.
Handwritten signature
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Period Stone Lion
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco period stone lion from France. We love the detail of this piece made of reconstituted
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Art Deco Sea Lion Bookends
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco bookends. Bronze sea lions set over a black marble base with front patterned
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Stylish Art Deco Accent Chair
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Wood trim upholstered occasional chair, dramatic, stylish form, will need to be reupholstered. The wood trim on the armrest has a slight blemish, as shown.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Art Deco Ceramic Lion Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Green lion, France, 1930s. Ceramic. This lion has been made in black, green and red. This is the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Green Clay Lion Animal Sculpture
Located in IT
Art Deco green Terracotta lion animalier sculpture
This regal bearing lion is standing on his four
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Art Deco Small Uranium Glass Head Lion Bust
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an uranium glass small head lion bust. It depicts the sculpture of a yellow hairy head lion.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Saint-Clément French Red Glazed Ceramic Lion
By Saint-Clément
Located in Prato, Tuscany
in the Art Deco style. The majestic animal is portrayed in a classic stalking pose, just moments
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Black and Gold Lion Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of Art Deco black and gold 'growling' Lion bookends or animal sculptures/decorative
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Bronze and Marble Lion Bookends, Jacques Cartier, France, 1925
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco bronze lion bookends. Silvered plated. Dark green marble. Signed Jacques Cartier
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Walking Lion, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, France, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Walking lion
Bronze sculpture on marble base
Original Art Deco, France, 1930s
Dimensions:
Width
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Alabaster Sea Lion Table Lamp Night-Light, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp / night-light, 1920s. Three sea lions. Spelter, alabaster & marble
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Spelter
John Skeaping Wedgwood Art Deco Monnstone Glazed Porcelain Sea Lion Figure
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine large Wedgwood art deco porcelain figure of a seated sea lion on a rocky base designed by
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Foreign Trade", Important Art Deco Relief Sculpture w/ Stevedore by Henry Lion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superb and unique example of the Art Deco sculpture of Henry Lion -- who created some of Los
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
American Art Deco Black Glass Table Lamp with Brass Lion Heads
Located in Astoria, NY
American Art Deco period table lamp in black glass with coordinating black shade. The lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Louis-Albert Carvin French Art Deco Sea-Lion Lamp Sculpture, 1930s
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, 1930s. silver plated spelter sea-lion
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair Of Vintage Imperial Lion Statues, Chinese, Bronze, Bookends, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Exceptional bronze patination to this delightful pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sea Lion Seal Figural Animal Corkscrew, Metal
Wood, Vienna, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s or older Austrian corkscrew in the form of a sea lion or seal balancing a ball
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Art Deco Argenta Dish in Ceramics Decorated with Lion
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Art Deco Argenta dish in ceramics decorated with a lion in silver inlaid
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Saint Clement Style Lion in Antique Green Ceramic Glazed, France
By Saint-Clément
Located in Prato, Tuscany
green ceramic lion glazed in Art Deco style, the proud animal was depicted in his Classic attitude when
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Awesome Art Deco Alabaster Shades
Bronze Chandelier w. Stylish Lion Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
immediate usage. No matter where you reside.
This impressive Art Deco era fixture is great value for money
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Japanese Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Monju Bosatsu on a Shishi
Located in Austin, TX
, known as Monju Bosatsu in Japan, riding atop a ferocious lion.
This Art Deco period sculpture portrays
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Gubelin Antique 18 Karat Gold Lion with Key Signet Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a deeply engraved lion clutching a key, surrounded by inscription "now that we met let
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
"Knight on Horseback with Lion, " Rare Art Deco Box w/ Relief Sculpture, England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceedingly rare and very finely made, this Art Deco hinged box is topped with a lid in ivory-hued
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bakelite
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs, Elm, Green Wool
Lion Paw Feets, 1930s–40s
Located in Odense, DK
restrained elegance of Scandinavian design with the refined sculptural detail of Art Deco craftsmanship
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Elm
Art Deco Faceted Glass Crystal Table Lighter with Lion Crest by Calibri Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An Art Deco faceted glass or crystal table lighter with a lion motif. This piece features a clear
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Dutch Art Deco 1920 Wall Cabinet Amsterdam School Beveled Glass Oak Lion
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Dutch Art Deco wall cabinet / display cabinet in Amsterdam School design style 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Art Deco Bar-Sideboard, Black Lacquer, Chromed Lion Appliqués, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Stunning original, restored Art Deco Sideboard or Buffet from France around 1930.
Walnut body
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Style Sculpture of a Walking Lion by Max Le Verrier original, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very impressive Art Deco style sculpture of a walking lion by the famous French sculptor Max Le
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Glass Vase with a Lion relief by Pierre D
Avesn
By Pierre D
Avesn
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco Glass Vase by Pierre D'Avesn, signed
Circumferential relief with lion motif.
Original
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
Original Vintage Art Deco Style Travel Poster Feat. A Lion - South Africa Calls
By Gayle Ullmann
Located in London, GB
leading tourist agencies - featuring a great Art Deco design showing the stylised profile of a majestic
Category
Vintage 1930s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Vintage Deco Signet Ring Egyptian Revival Sphinx Man Lion 14k Gold Men
s
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco Egyptian Revival signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Lion Egg, 18k gold, 16 Diamonds 0.198ct, Jasper, Purple Enamel, Nr. 2/75
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé Lion Egg, objet d'art / objet de vertu, workmaster Victor Mayer, 18-carat yellow gold, 16
Category
Early 2000s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Diamond, Jasper, 18k Gold
Golden Lion, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful lion standing on a rock, its mouth half open ready to roar.
Golden plaster
1950s work.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$1,046
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Art Deco Lion For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco lion for your home. An art deco lion — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco lion — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An art deco lion, designed in the Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco lion over the years, but those crafted by Max Le Verrier, Cenedese and Eugène Lion are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Lion?
Prices for an art deco lion start at $180 and top out at $27,595 with the average selling for $2,281.
A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Questions About Art Deco Lion
- What is the history of Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.
Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture. - What defines Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is art deco ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What was Art Deco influenced by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- What was the Art Deco movement?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Was Eileen Gray Art Deco?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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